Lincomycin

Products

Lincomycin is commercially available as a drug premix and as a solution for injection in combination preparations as a veterinary drug. It has been approved in many countries since 1978.

Structure and properties

Lincomycin (C₁₈H₃₄N₂O₆S, M_r = 406.5 g/mol) is the precursor of clindamycin. Lincomycin hydrochloride monohydrate exists as a white crystalline powder that is very soluble in water.

Effects

Lincomycin (ATCvet QJ01FF02) has bacteriostatic properties.

Indications

Bacterial infectious diseases in swine, dogs, and cats.